**Queen Araminta of [[Easterstar]] --- ## Overview Queen Araminta of [[Easterstar]] is one of the youngest rulers in the history of Solare. Ascending to the throne at the tender age of 14 after the assassination of her parents, she rules with an uncommon mix of grace, compassion, and quiet strength. Despite her youth, she has earned the love of her people and the attention of monarchs and warlords across the continent. Her reign is marked by continued resistance against the looming threat of the [[Askaria|Askaria Empire]], as well as political tension born from a traumatic incident in her youth: her kidnapping and public humiliation at the hands of [[Grundwulf]], the Warfather of the [[Cuthwulf]] Clan. Though rescued by agents of [[Queen Cyrill]], the scars of that event linger and fuel her resolve. --- ## Appearance - **Age:** 14 - **Height:** 5'5" - **Weight:** 110 lbs - **Hair:** Long, healthy, sleek blonde hair - **Eyes:** Bright blue with a soft, youthful expression - **Skin:** Fair with a rosy blush - **Presentation:** Feminine and regal, yet humble in dress when among the people --- ## Personality - **Warm and Compassionate:** Loved by her people for her genuine concern for their welfare - **Introspective and Anxious:** Struggles privately with fear of failure and insecurity about her age - **Boldly Curious:** Known to sneak out of the palace and mingle anonymously with her subjects - **Scholarly:** Spends much of her time reading in the royal library, especially drawn to history and botany --- ## Background Araminta was once a joyful princess known for her charity, often seen feeding orphans and walking among the markets with a smile. After her parents were murdered, she took the crown under crisis and transformed rapidly. The infamous event where she was captured and forced to march nude in chains by [[Grundwulf]] shocked [[Easterstar]] and Brensistria —but also began her transformation into a more guarded and determined monarch. Despite attempts on her life and the pressures of rule, Araminta has remained unshaken in her goal: to protect [[Easterstar]] and stand defiant against [[Askaria]]’s tyranny. Her youth has become a symbol of hope and resistance. --- ## Notable Traits - **Exceptional Memory:** Known for remembering names and faces even after brief encounters - **Public Engagement:** Fond of surprise visits to shelters, schools, and public gardens - **Botanical Knowledge:** Personally maintains a section of the royal gardens --- ## Relationships - **Rhea Ashwind** – Aunt and royal advisor, known to be cold and critical toward Araminta - **[[Queen Cyrill]] of Brensistria** – Distant ally and rescuer, has taken political interest in Araminta’s future --- ## Ruled Region - **[[Easterstar]]** – A Free Kingdom city near the eastern forests, known for its beauty, economic trade, and strategic location between Brensistria and the northeastern borderlands --- ## Role in Campaigns Queen Araminta is a high-stakes political figure. She can: - Offer sanctuary, alliance, or royal quests to the party - Be a symbolic goal for protection, especially against assassins or [[Askaria]] agents - Become a rallying figure for unity among Free Kingdoms - Act as the heart of a resistance movement rooted in grace and innocence